Erie, Licenses, LLC, DBA and Tax IDs

Erie Licenses

How do I get started in Erie with licenses and permits for my Erie small
business?In Erie , you need certain licensing before starting a business.
This website provides business license information on starting a
business.

How do I get started in Erie with licenses and permits for my Erie small
business?

In Erie , you need certain licensing before starting a business.
This website provides business license information on starting a
business.

Here,
you will find information on what licenses you need, entrepreneurship,
writing a business plan, and managing and growing your business.

You may also
take advantage of other business license articles and
examples on this page and on this site. This site
provides free start your business quiz as well as by phone counseling to those
interested in starting and licensing a business. This includes, legal
requirements, and licenses needed for your business.

* DO I NEED A
Erie BUSINESS LICENSE OR OCCUPATIONAL
BUSINESS TAX REGISTRATION?

What is a business License, Occupational License, Home Occupation
Permit?

Business tax registration is required for all types of businesses. A business license is a government certificate that ALL starting
businesses must get whether the business is: a retail business location, a
home-based business, internet, e-commerce, online, or home business

Also, note that a business license is a confusing term. What is more accurate to call it is occupational
business tax registration. Traditionally, it has been called a business license but it is just a
registration to pay a type of flat tax.
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* FORM AN LLC LICENSE

Starting a business entails dangers such as being subject to lawsuits as
well as being subject to taxes. If you want to protect your personal assets, you might
want to consider
incorporating in
, or better yet form a LLC .
Perhaps forming a corporate entity such as an LLC or Corporation is the best
defense against lawsuits and the tax man.

Here's is how you can form an LLC:

Choose an LLC name.

Submit an online form and pay the licenses fees.

We will get an PA LLC certificate and create an LLC operating agreement,
which sets out the rights and responsibilities of the LLC members, and
publish your LLC in a legally adjudicated newspaper.

* INCORPORATION LICENSE Erie

Businesses are required to file a business name DBA certificate so they can
register the business name used as trade .
However, instead of filing a DBA, you can incorporate, which protects your
personal assets.
Incorporation Examples:
Our corporation price / fee package includes all corporate you need (i.e.,
bylaws etc. but not licenses or tax ids) to run your corporation.
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* Erie DBA ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME

You are required to obtain a DBA Assumed Business Name if your business name
does not include your last name or if you incorporated or formed an LLC but you
do business in a name different from the llc or corporation name.

Also, note that if you incorporate or form an LLC, you still need a business
license. Incorporation or LLC formation does not eliminate the business
license requirement. You also need other licenses...

DBA TABLE

* Erie FEDERAL TAX ID NUMBER 95 or IRS

1. You need it if you have employees ( also need a state employer number
if you have employees)

2. You want to open a business bank account and
don't want to use your SS#,

What is a Sellers Permit? ( Also called a Resale Wholesale Or Reseller's
License State Sales Tax Id, Tax Id, Resale Number) A seller's permit is required
for retailers or wholesalers off taxable items. It is required to buy wholesale
& sell retail or sell wholesale
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* Erie PA EMPLOYER TAX ID NUMBER

You will need a PA Employer Tax Id Number, EIN if you have employees
( also need a federal employer number if you have employees).
PA EMPLOYER NUMBER EXAMPLES:
NOTE: THIS IS ONLY
FOR EMPLOYERS!! THE OTHER STATE ID IS A
SELLER' S PERMIT.
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